Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs The Big Smoke 46

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)The Big Smoke 46
DistilleryMiltonduffDuncan Taylor
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr10 yr
Price£40.95£34.3
Rating5.00/5

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Big Smoke 46

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Big Smoke 46

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Big Smoke 46 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Big Smoke 46 is better value at £34 vs £41.

For beginners: Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£40.95 vs £34.3)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Big Smoke 46

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£34.3 vs £40.95)

Cons

  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Miltonduff?

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy The?

The Big Smoke 46 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedOld WoodSherried

Only The Big Smoke 46

SmokeyOily

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